Mounted police officers ride horses into a crowd to break up a Communist Party rally.

The transcript discusses the actions of agitators who aimed to destroy or change everything, and how some people supported these radicals. It also touches on the perspective of respectable people who were concerned about the Bolshevik threat, indicating a divide in public opinion during that time.

What actions did some people consider in response to the situation described?

What does the text suggest about the views of respectable people during this time?